Catholic Charities New Hope Apartments

A Transitional Housing Program for Homeless Families September, 2018 Update

Family #30 (Our family consists of a mom and her two sons ages 4 and 2.)

Our mom is still doing well. She enjoys her job and is learning some of the challenges inherent to this type of work. She has 60 days to decide if she will enroll in the class that her current job offers to become certified. She is rebuilding her savings and making great progress. Her children are doing just fine. Her eldest son is one of the most outgoing kids in his class and doing well in reading. Her youngest son has been diagnosed with hearing issues and is seeing an audiologist. He is also working with a speech therapist. Our mom is working hard to help her son overcome these issues.

Goals:
● Save up at least 3 month’s rent
● Obtain a CNA certificate
● Apply for low income housing
● Follow up with audiology appointments and speech therapy for her son

Family #31 (This family consists of a 24 year old female and her two sons ages 7 and 5.)

Our mom is hanging in there! She is working hard on looking for employment. She is registered with a couple of different temp agencies and has had two promising interviews. She has enjoyed the administrative positions the most. She feels if all fails that she can easily find a serving job. Ideally, she wants to find a 9 to 5 job so that she can spend more time with her children. Also, a 9-5 job is better hours for childcare. She is feeling better mentally after experiencing the loss of her previous job. She reports that she will be back on top of her game very soon. Her children are doing great, especially in school! They are doing well because they have been spending a lot of time together.

Goals:
● Save up at least 3 month’s rent
● Attend work and school as scheduled
● Apply for low income housing
● Look for full time employment
● Save up for another car

These two families are very grateful to be a part of the Peace and Justice extended family. New Hope is also very grateful for all the assistance and resources you provide for our families.